Julie Havens
Executive Assistant
• About Me:
I grew up in a small rural town, Chino, California. It was known for two things back in the day: cows and the prison. When the cows moved out and big city life took over, we decided to move our family to Oregon and honestly, couldn’t be happier. I attended Lane Community College where I earned my AAOT. I transferred to the adult education program at Linfield College, Eugene Campus. Although currently on hold, I do plan to return and complete my degree in education some day – just not today! I worked for Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) for 10+ years and I worked at the University of Oregon for 7+ years. Although I haven’t worked at many places, I have had a lot of different job titles which all relate back to customer service. I thoroughly enjoy working with people. In October 2005, I left University of Oregon in search of a busier day in a much more challenging work environment. Well, have you ever heard the expression “Be careful of what you wish for?”, I got exactly what I wished for! I live in Springfield with my incredible husband of 16 years and 3 crazy-wonderful kids. Baseball is my #1 followed by volunteering my time to anything youth related, gardening, and spending summers along the river. Life is sweet.
• What I do at RDI:
I am the Executive Assistant which means I work closely with the Executive Director and the Director of Operations to accomplish an ever-growing list of wonderful challenges. My most recent ventures include marketing, graphic design, web master, and conference planner along with the daily functions of the admin world. Luckily, I have a great intern who truly does save me from endless hours of work! What I love most about my position is that I work with wonderful people in a fun and supportive environment where there is always opportunity to develop and grow.
• State where I was born:
California (yes, I am a Cali transplant)
• What I wanted to be when I was 8 years old:
An elementary school teacher. I would make my younger sister play ‘school’ with me every chance I got!
• Interesting previous job(s) I've held:
Egg Salesgirl at a chicken ranch. Correction, TOP salesgirl!
• One of my personal goals for :
To become healthy in mind, body and spirit.
• A place I want to visit at least once in my lifetime:
One huge road trip around the world. Is that too much to ask?
• My favorite book and why:
Ishmael: an adventure of the mind and spirit. Ishmael is a talking gorilla who teaches that which all humans need to learn -- must learn -- if our species, and the rest of life on Earth as we know it, is to survive. Although it’s been many years since I read this, one fundamental point that stays with me is that we weren't born a menace to the world and that it’s not our destiny to go on being a menace to the world.
• My favorite board game:
Sorry because it can be so wickedly fun!
• The coolest thing someone has done for me:
When I met my birthmother, she shared everything I have ever wanted to know about my heritage and then some! After an extended period of time and a ton of reflection, it hit me (literally) that I am exactly where I am suppose to be.
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Executive Assistant
• About Me:
I grew up in a small rural town, Chino, California. It was known for two things back in the day: cows and the prison. When the cows moved out and big city life took over, we decided to move our family to Oregon and honestly, couldn’t be happier. I attended Lane Community College where I earned my AAOT. I transferred to the adult education program at Linfield College, Eugene Campus. Although currently on hold, I do plan to return and complete my degree in education some day – just not today! I worked for Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) for 10+ years and I worked at the University of Oregon for 7+ years. Although I haven’t worked at many places, I have had a lot of different job titles which all relate back to customer service. I thoroughly enjoy working with people. In October 2005, I left University of Oregon in search of a busier day in a much more challenging work environment. Well, have you ever heard the expression “Be careful of what you wish for?”, I got exactly what I wished for! I live in Springfield with my incredible husband of 16 years and 3 crazy-wonderful kids. Baseball is my #1 followed by volunteering my time to anything youth related, gardening, and spending summers along the river. Life is sweet.
• What I do at RDI:
I am the Executive Assistant which means I work closely with the Executive Director and the Director of Operations to accomplish an ever-growing list of wonderful challenges. My most recent ventures include marketing, graphic design, web master, and conference planner along with the daily functions of the admin world. Luckily, I have a great intern who truly does save me from endless hours of work! What I love most about my position is that I work with wonderful people in a fun and supportive environment where there is always opportunity to develop and grow.
• State where I was born:
California (yes, I am a Cali transplant)
• What I wanted to be when I was 8 years old:
An elementary school teacher. I would make my younger sister play ‘school’ with me every chance I got!
• Interesting previous job(s) I've held:
Egg Salesgirl at a chicken ranch. Correction, TOP salesgirl!
• One of my personal goals for :
To become healthy in mind, body and spirit.
• A place I want to visit at least once in my lifetime:
One huge road trip around the world. Is that too much to ask?
• My favorite book and why:
Ishmael: an adventure of the mind and spirit. Ishmael is a talking gorilla who teaches that which all humans need to learn -- must learn -- if our species, and the rest of life on Earth as we know it, is to survive. Although it’s been many years since I read this, one fundamental point that stays with me is that we weren't born a menace to the world and that it’s not our destiny to go on being a menace to the world.
• My favorite board game:
Sorry because it can be so wickedly fun!
• The coolest thing someone has done for me:
When I met my birthmother, she shared everything I have ever wanted to know about my heritage and then some! After an extended period of time and a ton of reflection, it hit me (literally) that I am exactly where I am suppose to be.
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